[Remote] UN Women: Lead Policy Drafter, Home-based, International Consultant

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UN Women is dedicated to the empowerment of women and the achievement of gender equality. They are seeking a Lead Policy Drafter to support the development of the ASEAN pathways to a conceptual framework on peace, resilience, and Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The role involves substantive drafting, consultation, and coordination to enhance women's participation in conflict prevention and resolution in the ASEAN region.


Responsibilities

  • Substantive drafting of the ASEAN pathways to, and conceptual framework on, peace
  • Review and synthesize inputs, recommendations, and discussions emerging from the 2025 regional dialogues and workshops
  • Integrate expert inputs from 2026 consultations and technical discussions
  • Draft the ASEAN pathways to, and conceptual framework on, peace articulating the ASEAN pathways to conflict prevention and resolution, including human rights safeguards, resilience approaches, and WPS integration
  • Engage with identified resource persons and experts to gather technical and substantive feedback on the zero draft
  • Revise and refine the draft based on received feedback, ensuring balanced representation of perspectives
  • Prepare and refine the revised draft, as appropriate, for discussion during an expert consultation scheduled to be held in April 2026
  • Provide substantive inputs to the design of the expert consultation agenda, including identification of key discussion questions and issues
  • Participate in preparatory discussions and coordination meetings, as required
  • Participate and provide technical support during the expert consultation (subject to modality), including presenting the zero draft, responding to expert feedback and clarifying substantive aspects of the draft

Skills

  • Master's degree in human rights, international relations, gender studies, peace and conflict studies, law, or related field
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human rights, peace, resilience, or WPS in Southeast Asia
  • Demonstrated experience in policy research, analytical drafting, and regional consultation processes
  • Prior engagement with ASEAN or regional intergovernmental mechanisms is required
  • Fluency in English required
  • Knowledge of an ASEAN language is an asset

Benefits

  • UN Women will directly cover travel costs as per UN Women’s rules and regulations.

Company Overview

  • UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is

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